The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1526 Returning to Yuanlu County

Three days later, Sun Shan finally returned to Yuanlu County, which he had been away from for a long time.

Uncle Sun took the lead, leaping quickly out of the carriage and running hurriedly towards the back gate of the yamen.

He ran while shouting, "Big brother, big brother, your good third brother is back! Big brother, big brother, did you miss me? Your good third brother missed you so much..."

Sun Shan & Sister Yun: ......

Sun Shan smiled awkwardly but politely: "Third Uncle has always been like this, lively and active. Even though he's old, he's still a lively and active old man."

An overly active young Deng will only become an overly active middle-aged Deng, and then an overly active old Deng.

Temperament does not change with age.

Yun Jie nodded in agreement, saying, "Third Brother, you're right. But in the future, we should still limit Xiaoxiao's contact with Third Uncle. No, not only Xiaoxiao, but also Xiao Heimei and Hu Ming. In short, Little Mosquito should try to have as little contact with Third Uncle as possible. There's a saying: 'One who stays near ink gets stained black, and one who stays near vermilion gets stained red.'"

Sun Shan and Sister Yun couldn't help but exchange a glance, both agreeing wholeheartedly.

As soon as I stepped through the gate, I saw Mrs. Su rushing over, covered in mud, clearly busy with farm work...

Madam Su exclaimed excitedly, "Shanzi, my Shanzi, you're finally back! Let your mother see you, you've lost weight, you must have worked so hard."

These past few days, Mother has been worried sick, unable to sleep or eat. Now that she's back, she can finally enjoy a peaceful meal.

As she spoke, she glanced at Yun Jie'er. She gave a cold snort, then, like a Sichuan opera mask change, her eyes filled with joy as she looked at her son.

Sun Shan also missed Su Shi very much, and happily stepped forward to gently support her.

With a mixture of love and reproach, she said, "Mother, why are you planting vegetables again? You're an old lady now, these things should be done by the servants. Mother, your son can't bear to see you work so hard."

Sun Shan's words made Su feel sweeter than if she had eaten honey, and her thin face broke into a series of dark wrinkles as she smiled.

She shook her head repeatedly and said, "Mother is still young, she's not tired at all."

She paused for a moment, then hurriedly explained, "Mother only plants them in the backyard, not outside, so it won't be impolite."

Seeing that her mother-in-law was only interested in Sun Shan, Yun Jie'er couldn't just ignore her, otherwise her mother-in-law would definitely say the next day that she was arrogant and didn't respect her.

She could only squeeze in a moment to say softly, "Mother, you've had a hard time these past few days."

Madam Su snorted, glanced at Yun Jie'er, and said, "What's this talk of hardship or not? With my daughter-in-law gone, it's up to me, the mother-in-law, to do it all."

He cursed Yun Jie'er in his heart, lamenting that there was no justice in this world.

The daughter-in-law went to enjoy a life of luxury with her son, leaving the old woman alone at home to work hard.

It's all the daughter-in-law's fault. It must have been her nagging that forced the son to take her there.

Sun Shan continued to gently support Su Shi as she walked.

He flattered her, saying, "Mother, with Yun'er and me gone, we're all relying on you. Mother, our family can't function without you. You must eat well, sleep well, live a long and healthy life, and help your son manage the household."

Su was overjoyed and glanced triumphantly at Yun Jie'er.

She thought to herself: An outsider daughter-in-law, trying to fight against her mother-in-law? No way!

Look at her, her heart is always with herself. She's completely different from those stray cats and dogs outside who forget their mothers after losing their wives.

His son, Shanzi, is very filial.

If Sun Shan weren't here, Madam Su would definitely say to Yun Jie'er triumphantly: "Did you hear that? Shanzi said this family can't function without me in charge. I am the head of the Sun family!"

As Yun-jie followed, she forced herself to pretend she couldn't see her mother-in-law's shooting.

Let them kill me. They can't really kill me anyway. My mother-in-law can do whatever she wants, as long as she doesn't hit anyone.

Not long after Sun Shan left, he saw Sun Bomin rushing over.

Sun Bomin was overjoyed to see his third uncle.

But no matter how happy she was, it couldn't outweigh her eagerness to see her son.

After hastily shunning his own brothers, he went to find Sun Shan.

Sun Bomin excitedly shouted, "Shanzi, you're back!"

He then added, "You've lost weight, you've lost weight. This journey must have been very arduous."

Sun Shan greeted him with a smile, saying happily, "Father, I'm back. What have you been busy with these past few days? Is everything alright at home?"

Sun Bomin repeatedly said, "Good, all good, everything is good. It's even better that you're back. I've been looking forward to your return these past few days, haha, it's really great."

Unlike the reserved and taciturn relationship between Daqian's father and son, Sun Shan and Sun Bomin were straightforward and spoke their minds freely.

He said cheerfully, "Father, come with me to Chenzhou Prefecture next time, and I'll show you around. It's boring staying in Yuanlu County all day. Chenzhou Prefecture is the prefectural capital, it's big, and there are lots of things to buy."

Next time I'll definitely take you, Mom, and Xiaoxiao out for a stroll. It's so much more fun when the whole family goes out together."

Sun Bomin's dark, farmer-like face instantly broke into a cheerful and honest smile.

He said cheerfully, "That's good, but it's too much trouble. I'm not going, I'm not going. You're busy with official business, how can you have time to play? Official matters are more important. Father and Mother can stay at the county office and look after the house for you."

Although he couldn't go to the prefectural city, Sun Bomin felt very happy when Sun Shan said that.

I feel like my life has been worthwhile; his son is incredibly filial.

Uncle Sun jumped out and interjected, "Brother, just listen to Shanzi. The prefectural city is much more fun than Yuanlu County, and the tea there is much better too."

Oh dear, you are an old master, you can't stay in the backyard of the yamen all day long. You have to go out and have some fun, to broaden your horizons, so as to live up to your status as an old master.

"Spending all day hoeing and planting vegetables, he's still just a farmer. If he doesn't enjoy life, wouldn't Shanzi have wasted his official post?"

When Su heard that Sun Shan would take the couple out for fun next time, she was overjoyed.

Hearing Sun Bomin's refusal, he glared at him, thinking: If you, Sun Bomin, won't go, I will. Just don't speak for me.

Then, upon hearing Uncle Sun's words, I felt an unprecedented sense of agreement.

That's right. Shanzi is an official now, yet he's still a farmer. What's the point of being an old lady?

No, she must have the demeanor and insight of an old lady; she can't be obsessed with hoeing and planting vegetables all day long.

After exchanging greetings, Sister Yun and Sun Bomin looked around.

He asked in confusion, "Father, Mother, where's Xiaoxiao?"

Where did my adorable, chubby little girl go?

Sun Bomin said with a smile, "Our Xiaoxiao is a studious and good girl. She's practicing calligraphy in the study right now."

Sun Shan was both surprised and delighted, his face filled with pride, looking as if he were "honored to be a part of it".

Overjoyed, the old father said, "As expected of my Sun family's daughter, just like me, she loves reading as steadfastly as a mountain, no matter the weather. Haha, Xiaoxiao will definitely become a great talent in the future."

Sister Yun was also happy. She had anticipated all sorts of naughty and mischievous behavior from Little Fatty, but she never expected Little Fatty to be reading and practicing calligraphy so quietly.

With tears welling up in her eyes, the old mother said, "Brother Shan, Xiaoxiao is indeed surnamed Sun. She is as diligent and hardworking as you. She will definitely grow up to be a beautiful and intelligent young lady from a distinguished family."